Jeanette Nolan (December 30, 1911 – June 5, 1998) made two guest appearances on Night Court, first as Mucette Elmore, Dan's mother, who visits him in New York City with husband Daddy Bob, Dan's father (played by real-life husband John McIntire) in "Dan's Parents" in Season 2 (episode #13), then as Mrs. Smith, an elderly woman who's brought into court for "soliciting favors" to her male suitors in the home for the aged where she and they reside in the Season 4 episode "A Day in the Life" (episode #16). A veteran radio, film, and television actress who was nominated for four Emmy Awards: in 1964, 1966, 1974 and 1978.